Monthly Archives: March 2015

Intrigued by the incredible productivity and cohesion of the team of scientists working on the Apollo 11 mission to reach the moon, Charles Garfield came up with a mission of his own: The young mathematician devoted the next 20 years … Continue reading →

You can never really tell what will come in handy as a writer or where inspiring ideas that can give us a jolt of energy will come from. A case in point: “4 Principles of the Wrestling Mindset,” a poster … Continue reading →

Rumi is a 13th century poet, theologian, and mystic who is never-endingly inspirational and encouraging. May the wings of his gentle, uplifting spirit brush your own: “You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were … Continue reading →

One of the keys to the astonishing success of the Harry Potter series is the adept way in which J.K. Rowling roots the fantastic realm of wizardy in the real, everyday world peopled by the Dursley family and other “muggles.” … Continue reading →

“The one thing you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.” “Write your story as it … Continue reading →

“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are gone, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.” Carson McCullers “Green wind from the green-gold branches, what is the song you bring? What are all … Continue reading →

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary “Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Something amazing: Not long ago, two young climbing partners, Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy … Continue reading →